Thousands of people in rural Uganda lack access to the kind of information and technology that the rest of us take for granted, but <a href="http://www.unicef.org.au">UNICEF</a> is changing all of that with this awesome new <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_power">solar-powered</a> digital kiosk made of locally-sourced, recycled materials. Since oil drums are a ubiquitous feature of the African landscape and are also very durable, the designers chose to upcycle them into rugged information access points that can withstand the sometimes harsh climate. Read on to check out these bright green, sun-powered babies in action!

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UNICEF Digital Kiosk in Uganda

The digital kiosk designed by UNICEF is an upcycled oil drum sourced locally

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UNICEF Digital Kiosk in Uganda

The oil drum is a ubiquitous feature of Uganda's landscape

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UNICEF Digital Kiosk in Uganda

The kiosks are powered by photovoltaic panels

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UNICEF Digital Kiosk in Uganda

It is well-documented that access to information in this age is critical to empowering individuals and communities

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UNICEF Digital Kiosk in Uganda

These computers also create job opportunities to ensure even further there sustainability

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UNICEF Digital Kiosk in Uganda

The goal is to bring 100 of these information access to communities throughout rural Uganda

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UNICEF Digital Kiosk in Uganda

Thousands of people in rural Uganda lack access to the kind of information and technology that the rest of us take for granted, but UNICEF is changing all of that with this awesome new solar-powered digital kiosk made of locally-sourced, recycled materials. Since oil drums are a ubiquitous feature of the African landscape and are also very durable, the designers chose to upcycle them into rugged information access points that can withstand the sometimes harsh climate. Read on to check out these bright green, sun-powered babies in action!